True, but my main reason for any change would be to upgrade to the almost universally loved Goodyear DuraTrac.
Plus the fact still remains that I'll have rubbing issues with the 285s. My decision is based on more than the weight and for me there are simply too many trade-offs to move to the 285s.
In fact, if there were a better selection of tires in the 255/75, I might not even switch at all. But the only tire I like is the Firestone Destination A/T. I like the DuraTrac better.
The rub will be very noticable.. They will clear your fenders fine, it's when you turn your wheels far enough left or right you will rub. I don't think washers will help you out with that much width. You will need either wheel spacers or new wheels. There is a thread in the tires and wheels section that talks about what works on a stock JK(U). It will let you know what the largest tire size you can run on stock wheels.
Edit: Just realized your talking about a after market 18x9 and not the stock 18x7.5. My bad.. With proper back spacing what ever 18x9 your looking at will be fine
Some sites will say it with the wheel info.. Others don't and you have to call.. Of course if discount tire offers the tire you want you can also pm the discount tire rep here (DiscountTire) and he will tell you if the size tire you want will work with the wheel and give you the wheels bs
You should be OK.. But I think it would be close.. The stock wheels are 7.5in wide with 6.25 or 6.5 inches of back space. Bump for another opinion on this
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